One sentence, five principles – and an invitation to actively shape the future together
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is starting the new year with a clear message:
“Together, We Make an Essential Difference in Sealing Excellence and Beyond.”
This new mission statement was initiated by the FST Board of Management and developed jointly with employees from various departments.
With its intentionally short, emotional and future-oriented wording, it reflects FST’s considerable development, especially in recent years – from a traditional seal manufacturer to a company that has long been developing technologies for new markets. The statement clearly points to this change: The company is a leader. And will continue as such. Through its innovative strength, customer orientation and strategic foresight, FST is shaping the future of sealing technology – and much more.
Ultimately, the mission statement is more than just a sentence. It gets to the heart of what FST is all about: team spirit, excellence and the commitment to keep growing together. This provides motivation for the daily work.
The mission is visually represented by a special FST font that emerged from a campaign at the end of the year: All employees were invited to submit a writing sample. All these pieces of writing were then united into a unique typeface:
“The mission statement reminds us that we achieve more as a team than as individuals on our own. This view shapes our everyday life and our success. It sets us apart from the market and creates the distinction – in traditional sealing technology as well as in other new business areas,” says Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, CEO of FST.
Five key strengths substantiate the mission statement:
- Application expertise
The associates understand customer needs down to the last detail and work jointly on solutions that really fit. - Top-class development of materials and products
The art of engineering creates the foundation of “Sealing Excellence and Beyond”. The company sets standards with excellent know-how. - Global network
Highly qualified teams engage in cross-border collaborations with customers and colleagues to create solutions for current and future challenges. - Operational excellence
Continuous improvement, clear processes and the courage to change create excellence – day after day. - Claim to leadership
Securing market leadership through innovation, customer orientation and strategy
Get involved:
Now is also the time to become part of the new mission. What does the statement and the “essential difference” mean to you personally? How do you and your team embody the mission in your daily work? Tell us about it in a short video that you can send to fstcorporatecommunications@fst.com by April 17, 2026. Join in and win – participants in the video campaign will be entered into a prize draw for 10 surprise gifts from the new Freudenberg Collection.
